Ed Cara
Ed Cara is a Brooklyn-based writer and pug enthusiast. When not delving into the nitty-gritty of psychology, sociology, and public health, he enjoys running, moonlighting as a improv comedian, and volunteering. Please don't let him show you his Christopher Walken accent. He has previously contributed to The Atlantic and Pacific Standard magazine.
Articles By Ed Cara
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How Long Does It Take To Get Over Pneumonia?
Pneumonia can range from mild to life-threatening, and recovery depends on many factors. -
Leggo Your Eggos: They Might Contain Listeria
Fearing contamination with listeria, a foodborne bacteria that can cause miscarriages and death, the Kellogg Co. issues a recall of 10,000 cases of Whole Wheat Eggo Waffles. -
When You Should And Shouldn't Take Antibiotics
Medical Daily looks at when you should and shouldn't use antibiotics. -
Why Doctors Believe Codeine Is Too Dangerous For Kids
The American Academy of Pediatrics issued a new report recommending that children stay away from a commonly used opioid found in both pain and cough medication. -
What You Should Eat To Treat Depression
A Columbia psychiatrist explains the connection between our diets and mental health. -
The World Needs To Prepare For ‘Global Epidemic’ Of Birth Defects: Study
New research adds to the consensus that the Zika virus can cause birth defects, leading to calls that we must "prepare for a global epidemic of microcephaly." -
Why Fewer Children Are Dying Of Cancer Than Ever Before
Childhood cancer death rates have declined from 1999 to 2014, a new government report finds, but what's behind the trend? -
Binge-Watching TV May Help Your Relationship Stay Strong
Watching lots of movies and shows with your romantic partner may improve your relationship, especially if you don't have many common friends. -
How You React To Sad Songs Reveals How Empathetic You Are
A new study finds that especially emphatic people are more likely to be moved when listening to sad pieces of music. -
A Brief History of Bloody Surgeries
How were surgeries performed before the advent of antibiotics and antiseptics? -
The Scary Reality Of Antibiotic Resistance Captured In A Petri Dish
Harvard scientists use a giant petri dish to show E. coli bacteria learning to resist antibiotics right in front of our eyes. -
5-Year-Old Brings Heroin To His Kindergarten Class
A 5-year-old New Jersey student brought 30 packets of heroin to his kindergarten class. What would have happened if he used them?
